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Zen Is Right Here
by Shunryu Suzuki • 2001
Awakening hides in dishwashing and bird calls, not in temples: a Zen master's anecdotes.
4.18
323
Zen Is Right Here Summary
Zen Is Right Here 94%
Awakening hides in dishwashing and bird calls, not in temples: a Zen master's anecdotes.
by Shunryu Suzuki 2001
4.18
323 ratings
Not Always So
by Shunryu Suzuki • 2002
Stop chasing enlightenment. Your imperfect, goal-free sitting is already the whole thing.
4.30
2k+
Not Always So Summary
Not Always So 93%
Stop chasing enlightenment. Your imperfect, goal-free sitting is already the whole thing.
by Shunryu Suzuki 2002
4.30
2k+ ratings
An Introduction to Zen Buddhism
by D.T. Suzuki • 1934
Why Zen rejects logic, sacred books, and uses impossible questions to break the mind open.
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5k+
An Introduction to Zen Buddhism Summary
An Introduction to Zen Buddhism 93%
Why Zen rejects logic, sacred books, and uses impossible questions to break the mind open.
by D.T. Suzuki 1934
3.95
5k+ ratings
The Way of Zen
by Alan W. Watts • 2011
Zen claims truth cannot be spoken. Watts explains the philosophy, history, and practices anyway.
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24k+
The Way of Zen Summary
The Way of Zen 93%
Zen claims truth cannot be spoken. Watts explains the philosophy, history, and practices anyway.
by Alan W. Watts 2011
4.16
24k+ ratings
The Other Side of Nothing
by Brad Warner • 2022
Time is not a container, the self is a process, and harming others is self-harm.
4.33
228
The Other Side of Nothing Summary
The Other Side of Nothing 93%
Time is not a container, the self is a process, and harming others is self-harm.
by Brad Warner 2022
4.33
228 ratings
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
by Shunryu Suzuki • 1970
Mastery narrows your vision. The Zen practice of not-knowing is how you get it back.
4.21
50k+
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind Summary
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind 93%
Mastery narrows your vision. The Zen practice of not-knowing is how you get it back.
by Shunryu Suzuki 1970
4.21
50k+ ratings
Zen Keys
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 1974
True Zen begins where concepts end. A master reveals why the intellect can't save you.
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1k+
Zen Keys Summary
Zen Keys 93%
True Zen begins where concepts end. A master reveals why the intellect can't save you.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 1974
4.01
1k+ ratings
Appreciate Your Life
by Taizan Maezumi • 2001
Your life is already buddha nature. The practice of Zen is simply learning to see it.
4.12
160
Appreciate Your Life Summary
Appreciate Your Life 93%
Your life is already buddha nature. The practice of Zen is simply learning to see it.
by Taizan Maezumi 2001
4.12
160 ratings
Zen and the Beat Way
by Alan W. Watts • 1900
The Beats rejected careers for passion. Zen had already figured out why that works.
4.07
280
Zen and the Beat Way Summary
Zen and the Beat Way 92%
The Beats rejected careers for passion. Zen had already figured out why that works.
by Alan W. Watts 1900
4.07
280 ratings
Introduction to Zen Koans
by James Ishmael Ford • 2018
Koans are logic-eating dragons. A map to the untameable language that forces the mind awake.
4.16
67
Introduction to Zen Koans Summary
Introduction to Zen Koans 92%
Koans are logic-eating dragons. A map to the untameable language that forces the mind awake.
by James Ishmael Ford 2018
4.16
67 ratings
The Three Pillars of Zen
by Philip Kapleau • 1965
The classic guide to zazen: how sitting, breathing, and a wordless koan dismantle the everyday mind.
4.08
7k+
The Three Pillars of Zen Summary
The Three Pillars of Zen 92%
The classic guide to zazen: how sitting, breathing, and a wordless koan dismantle the everyday mind.
by Philip Kapleau 1965
4.08
7k+ ratings
Zen in the Art of Archery
by Eugen Herrigel • 1948
A German learns archery in Japan: the arrow fires itself only when the ego steps aside.
3.98
17k+
Zen in the Art of Archery Summary
Zen in the Art of Archery 92%
A German learns archery in Japan: the arrow fires itself only when the ego steps aside.
by Eugen Herrigel 1948
3.98
17k+ ratings
Zen
by Shunmyō Masuno • 2009
You don't need a monastery. A Zen priest's small, daily prescriptions for a calmer mind.
3.87
13k+
Zen Summary
Zen 92%
You don't need a monastery. A Zen priest's small, daily prescriptions for a calmer mind.
by Shunmyō Masuno 2009
3.87
13k+ ratings
Don't Be a Jerk
by Brad Warner • 2016
What Dōgen really taught: you're already enlightened. Now sit down and act like it.
3.97
1k+
Don't Be a Jerk Summary
Don't Be a Jerk 92%
What Dōgen really taught: you're already enlightened. Now sit down and act like it.
by Brad Warner 2016
3.97
1k+ ratings
Opening the Hand of Thought
by Kosho Uchiyama • 1993
No goal, no technique, no self-improvement: why sitting still is the entire Zen path.
4.43
1k+
Opening the Hand of Thought Summary
Opening the Hand of Thought 92%
No goal, no technique, no self-improvement: why sitting still is the entire Zen path.
by Kosho Uchiyama 1993
4.43
1k+ ratings
Nothing special
by Charlotte Joko Beck • 1993
Enlightenment is not a peak experience. It is the full attention you bring to an ordinary moment.
4.14
3k+
Nothing special Summary
Nothing special 92%
Enlightenment is not a peak experience. It is the full attention you bring to an ordinary moment.
by Charlotte Joko Beck 1993
4.14
3k+ ratings
Buddhism Is Not What You Think
by Steve Hagen • 2003
Buddhism isn't a self-help project. It's about seeing what's real, not what your mind imagines.
4.09
1k+
Buddhism Is Not What You Think Summary
Buddhism Is Not What You Think 92%
Buddhism isn't a self-help project. It's about seeing what's real, not what your mind imagines.
by Steve Hagen 2003
4.09
1k+ ratings
Zen Soup
by Laurence G. Boldt • 1997
Sages East and West distill twelve principles for living with presence, courage, and creativity.
3.95
106
Zen Soup Summary
Zen Soup 92%
Sages East and West distill twelve principles for living with presence, courage, and creativity.
by Laurence G. Boldt 1997
3.95
106 ratings
Courage
by Osho • 1977
Fear and courage start identically. The coward obeys the shaking; the courageous person sails.
4.15
8k+
Courage Summary
Courage 92%
Fear and courage start identically. The coward obeys the shaking; the courageous person sails.
by Osho 1977
4.15
8k+ ratings
Zen
by Osho • 2003
You are the obstacle you are trying to overcome. Zen begins where self-improvement ends.
4.22
420
Zen Summary
Zen 92%
You are the obstacle you are trying to overcome. Zen begins where self-improvement ends.
by Osho 2003
4.22
420 ratings
The Practice of Not Thinking
by Ryūnosuke Koike • 2013
Constant mental chatter is the enemy. Your senses are how you fight back. A Zen guide.
3.37
3k+
The Practice of Not Thinking Summary
The Practice of Not Thinking 92%
Constant mental chatter is the enemy. Your senses are how you fight back. A Zen guide.
by Ryūnosuke Koike 2013
3.37
3k+ ratings
A Brief History of Thought
by Luc Ferry • 2011
Life and death are one, chaos and peace are one, and self-help is the obstacle.
3.96
4k+
A Brief History of Thought Summary
A Brief History of Thought 92%
Life and death are one, chaos and peace are one, and self-help is the obstacle.
by Luc Ferry 2011
3.96
4k+ ratings
Zen Guitar
by Philip Toshio Sudo • 1997
Your guitar is a dojo: Zen wisdom that transforms practice into a spiritual discipline.
4.03
3k+
Zen Guitar Summary
Zen Guitar 92%
Your guitar is a dojo: Zen wisdom that transforms practice into a spiritual discipline.
by Philip Toshio Sudo 1997
4.03
3k+ ratings
How to Let Things Go
by Shunmyō Masuno • 2021
You can't manage everything: 99 Zen insights on loosening your grip and finding real peace.
3.49
2k+
How to Let Things Go Summary
How to Let Things Go 92%
You can't manage everything: 99 Zen insights on loosening your grip and finding real peace.
by Shunmyō Masuno 2021
3.49
2k+ ratings
Zen Lessons
by Thomas Cleary • 1989
Zen's manual for leaders: influence without ego, authority without force, clarity without dogma.
3.87
231
Zen Lessons Summary
Zen Lessons 91%
Zen's manual for leaders: influence without ego, authority without force, clarity without dogma.
by Thomas Cleary 1989
3.87
231 ratings
The Art Of Living
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2017
We are made of everything else. We survive our bodies. The peace we seek is already here.
4.44
11k+
The Art Of Living Summary
The Art Of Living 91%
We are made of everything else. We survive our bodies. The peace we seek is already here.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2017
4.44
11k+ ratings
Being Peace
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 1987
Peace isn't signed; it's breathed. A Zen master on why inner calm must come first.
4.32
15k+
Being Peace Summary
Being Peace 91%
Peace isn't signed; it's breathed. A Zen master on why inner calm must come first.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 1987
4.32
15k+ ratings
Become What You Are
by Alan W. Watts • 1955
The self you're trying to improve is exactly what's in the way.
4.07
6k+
Become What You Are Summary
Become What You Are 91%
The self you're trying to improve is exactly what's in the way.
by Alan W. Watts 1955
4.07
6k+ ratings
Everyday Zen
by Charlotte Joko Beck • 1989
The real Zen training ground: your boss, your partner, and the emotions you'd rather avoid.
4.16
6k+
Everyday Zen Summary
Everyday Zen 91%
The real Zen training ground: your boss, your partner, and the emotions you'd rather avoid.
by Charlotte Joko Beck 1989
4.16
6k+ ratings
The Dhammapada
by Anonymous
Your mind builds your prison, but it also holds the key. The original blueprint for freedom.
4.27
31k+
The Dhammapada Summary
The Dhammapada 91%
Your mind builds your prison, but it also holds the key. The original blueprint for freedom.
by Anonymous
4.27
31k+ ratings
Talking Zen
by Alan W. Watts • 1994
The self you defend is a social fiction. Zen undoes it, and that undoing is freedom.
4.25
199
Talking Zen Summary
Talking Zen 91%
The self you defend is a social fiction. Zen undoes it, and that undoing is freedom.
by Alan W. Watts 1994
4.25
199 ratings
Buddha in Blue Jeans
by Tai Sheridan • 2011
The simplest meditation guide: sit, breathe, notice what happens. No beliefs required.
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8k+
Buddha in Blue Jeans Summary
Buddha in Blue Jeans 91%
The simplest meditation guide: sit, breathe, notice what happens. No beliefs required.
by Tai Sheridan 2011
3.93
8k+ ratings
Love for Imperfect Things / The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down
by Haemin Sunim
The hidden peace beneath your racing thoughts: a Buddhist monk's short lessons on slowing the mind.
4.36
3k+
Love for Imperfect Things / The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down Summary
Love for Imperfect Things / The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down 91%
The hidden peace beneath your racing thoughts: a Buddhist monk's short lessons on slowing the mind.
by Haemin Sunim
4.36
3k+ ratings
Silence
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2015
The mind's chatter is the real noise. A Zen master's way out: breathe, step, listen.
4.28
9k+
Silence Summary
Silence 91%
The mind's chatter is the real noise. A Zen master's way out: breathe, step, listen.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2015
4.28
9k+ ratings
The Dude and the Zen Master
by Jeff Bridges • 2012
A Zen master and an actor find a movie slacker already understood liberation: stop fighting.
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3k+
The Dude and the Zen Master Summary
The Dude and the Zen Master 91%
A Zen master and an actor find a movie slacker already understood liberation: stop fighting.
by Jeff Bridges 2012
3.70
3k+ ratings
What Is Zen?
by Alan W. Watts • 2000
The separate self is a convention. Zen is the immediate, wordless experience that dissolves it.
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706
What Is Zen? Summary
What Is Zen? 91%
The separate self is a convention. Zen is the immediate, wordless experience that dissolves it.
by Alan W. Watts 2000
4.16
706 ratings
Happiness
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2009
A Zen master proves happiness is already here: in your breath, your walking, your eating.
4.09
4k+
Happiness Summary
Happiness 91%
A Zen master proves happiness is already here: in your breath, your walking, your eating.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2009
4.09
4k+ ratings
The Monks and Me
by Mary Paterson • 2012
Forty days at Plum Village: breathing, walking, and the slow work of getting out of your own way.
3.75
492
The Monks and Me Summary
The Monks and Me 91%
Forty days at Plum Village: breathing, walking, and the slow work of getting out of your own way.
by Mary Paterson 2012
3.75
492 ratings
You Are Here
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2004
We spend our lives running from now. A Zen master on slowing down enough to arrive.
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13k+
You Are Here Summary
You Are Here 91%
We spend our lives running from now. A Zen master on slowing down enough to arrive.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2004
4.30
13k+ ratings
Zen beyond Mindfulness
by Jules Shuzen Harris • 2019
Some patterns survive any amount of sitting. This Zen teacher makes you write them down first.
3.95
75
Zen beyond Mindfulness Summary
Zen beyond Mindfulness 91%
Some patterns survive any amount of sitting. This Zen teacher makes you write them down first.
by Jules Shuzen Harris 2019
3.95
75 ratings
Taming the Tiger Within
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2004
Gentle Buddhist path to stop suppressing or exploding and start transforming your toughest emotions.
4.08
6k+
Taming the Tiger Within Summary
Taming the Tiger Within 91%
Gentle Buddhist path to stop suppressing or exploding and start transforming your toughest emotions.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2004
4.08
6k+ ratings
Buddhism Plain & Simple
by Steve Hagen • 1997
Buddhism without the robes: the self is a mirage, everything flows, and the problem is clinging.
4.03
10k+
Buddhism Plain & Simple Summary
Buddhism Plain & Simple 91%
Buddhism without the robes: the self is a mirage, everything flows, and the problem is clinging.
by Steve Hagen 1997
4.03
10k+ ratings
Ordinary Wonder
by Charlotte Joko Beck • 2021
An old belief of unworthiness runs your life. Sitting meditation is how you face it.
4.48
353
Ordinary Wonder Summary
Ordinary Wonder 91%
An old belief of unworthiness runs your life. Sitting meditation is how you face it.
by Charlotte Joko Beck 2021
4.48
353 ratings
A Cup of Tea
by Osho • 1980
Stop chasing; start floating. The case for emptiness, witness, and a love that needs no object.
4.07
241
A Cup of Tea Summary
A Cup of Tea 91%
Stop chasing; start floating. The case for emptiness, witness, and a love that needs no object.
by Osho 1980
4.07
241 ratings
Original Love
by Henry Shukman • 2024
From suffering to love: four meditative stages that reveal the boundless heart already within you.
4.32
251
Original Love Summary
Original Love 91%
From suffering to love: four meditative stages that reveal the boundless heart already within you.
by Henry Shukman 2024
4.32
251 ratings
Peace Is Every Step
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 1992
Peace is never far away. It waits in your next breath, your next step, your next dish.
4.30
47k+
Peace Is Every Step Summary
Peace Is Every Step 91%
Peace is never far away. It waits in your next breath, your next step, your next dish.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 1992
4.30
47k+ ratings
Buddhism
by Alan W. Watts • 1996
Buddhism as dialogue, not dogma: self-inquiry that unravels the self you think you are.
4.15
889
Buddhism Summary
Buddhism 91%
Buddhism as dialogue, not dogma: self-inquiry that unravels the self you think you are.
by Alan W. Watts 1996
4.15
889 ratings
The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 1998
Suffering has a structure, and structure means it can be dismantled. The original blueprint.
4.33
22k+
The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching Summary
The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching 91%
Suffering has a structure, and structure means it can be dismantled. The original blueprint.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 1998
4.33
22k+ ratings
Zen and the Art of Falling in Love
by Brenda Shoshanna • 2003
Meditation, koans, and the monastery's oldest roles: a complete Zen curriculum for lasting love.
4.25
382
Zen and the Art of Falling in Love Summary
Zen and the Art of Falling in Love 91%
Meditation, koans, and the monastery's oldest roles: a complete Zen curriculum for lasting love.
by Brenda Shoshanna 2003
4.25
382 ratings
Fuck It. The Ultimate Spiritual Way
by John C. Parkin • 2007
The most effective spiritual mantra is a two-word curse; you already know the words.
3.42
6k+
Fuck It. The Ultimate Spiritual Way Summary
Fuck It. The Ultimate Spiritual Way 91%
The most effective spiritual mantra is a two-word curse; you already know the words.
by John C. Parkin 2007
3.42
6k+ ratings
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